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New York School of Interior Design: Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces Hardcover – March 27, 2018

by Ellen S. Fisher (Author), Jen Renzi (Author), Alexa Hampton (Foreword)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 790 ratings
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"An essential text for all students of design . . . [and] inspiration and intel for those simply interested in the art and practice." --Alexa Hampton, from the foreword

From the nation's top college for interior design comes a definitive design school in a book and a fabulous reference for decorating the home. In the past decade, New York School of Interior Design, which was founded in 1916, has drawn a large crossover audience of passionate decorating enthusiasts and hobbyists--many of them private homeowners who know that thinking like a professional is the surest way to achieve a magnificent home.
 
This lavishly illustrated and highly detailed interior design bible provides a comprehensive education on home design and decor, from color theory principles to space-specific considerations (choosing furniture for a living room) and collaborating with architects and other professionals for the best results. Built on the Home Study Course that is the foundation of the school's curriculum, this book offers an unparalleled mastery of the key elements of enduring design, rendering it the only book you'll ever need.

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“The New York School of Interior Design wrote the book, quite literally, when it comes to the basics of decoration. Keep a copy of Home close by for whenever it’s time for a refresher on the fundamental concepts behind such grounding principles as the process of design.”—Architectural Digest

About the Author

ELLEN S. FISHER is the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the New York School of Interior Design. She began her career with NYSID in 1999 as a member of the faculty. Fisher is a New York State Certified Interior Designer who maintains an active residential and commercial design practice in the New York metropolitan area. She earned a PhD in Architectural Studies/Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Missouri in 2011.

JEN RENZI is a freelance writer and a special projects editor at Interior Design magazine. A former editor of House & Garden, her work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among others. She has also written, produced, or contributed to more than ten books, including The Furniture Bible, Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon, Jonathan Adler on Happy Chic, and Domino: The Book of Decorating. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter; First Edition (March 27, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804137196
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804137195
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.87 x 1.62 x 10.8 inches
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A freelance writer based in New York, Jen Renzi was previously a senior editor at House & Garden and Interior Design magazines. She has written for the New York Times Magazine, New York magazine, The Miami Herald, Surface, ArchRecord, Wallpaper, CondeNast Traveler, Modern, Consumer Reports, and Interiors. Jen also runs a tile blog, the Tileist (tileist.wordpress.com).

Jen is the author of "The Art of Tile" (Clarkson Potter, 2009) and cowriter of Samantha Nestor's "The Luxury Bath" (Clarkson Potter, 2008). Her next book,"Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon," written with Susan Seid, will be released by Abrams in fall 2010. Jen has also contributed to a number of design books for Princeton Architectural Press, Simon & Schuster, Pointed Leaf Press, and Edizioni.

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I recommend buying. The price and the benefits are unbeatable. Great book for beginners and Interior Design practitioners, it contains a lot of important information that we should know. great illustrations, the paper is smooth and the images are of great quality. Trans information on how to make the first contact with your customer.
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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Very detailed overview of courses that I took many years ago.
Great refresher to include graphics and pretty photos.
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 I recommend buying. The price and the benefits are unbeatable. Great book for beginners and Interior Design practitioners, it contains a lot of important information that we should know. great illustrations, the paper is smooth and the images are of great quality. Trans information on how to make the first contact with your customer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The information.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
I recommend buying. The price and the benefits are unbeatable. Great book for beginners and Interior Design practitioners, it contains a lot of important information that we should know. great illustrations, the paper is smooth and the images are of great quality. Trans information on how to make the first contact with your customer.
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Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Reference Book or a Great Coffee Table Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
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This book is a good reference for any interior design enthusiast. It's comprehensive and covers all aspects of design principles in an informative and engaging way.

The book is full of great visuals - photos, illustrations, charts, tables, etc. There's no shortage of reference images or pictures for inspiration.

I have it stacked on my bookshelf right now but routinely reach for it to spot check specific space planning best-practice measurements. It covers everything from space planning to color theory and has a section on outdoor living. Whether you use this book as a coffee table book or a true guide, it's nice one to have on hand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Helpful Reference Book or a Great Coffee Table Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
This book is a good reference for any interior design enthusiast. It's comprehensive and covers all aspects of design principles in an informative and engaging way.

The book is full of great visuals - photos, illustrations, charts, tables, etc. There's no shortage of reference images or pictures for inspiration.

I have it stacked on my bookshelf right now but routinely reach for it to spot check specific space planning best-practice measurements. It covers everything from space planning to color theory and has a section on outdoor living. Whether you use this book as a coffee table book or a true guide, it's nice one to have on hand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding
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 Really helps you have a good understanding of interior design for any space you may be
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Hardcover Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
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Above and beyond the great content of this Interior Design Home-Study Course Book and Reference this is a truly Lovely High Quality Hardcover Bound Book with a Plastic Jacket that looks really good on the Book Shelf.
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van cleave
5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Guide to Interior Design!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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I am a NYSID graduate who was privileged to study under Ms Fisher- one of my favorite professors! Had no expectations ordering this book, but when it arrived I was blown away. My design school experience is well-summarized within this text, and beautifully done. Consider this you ultimate reference guide to the business of Interior Design- worth every penny. Bravo, Ellen- I’ve been looking for a book like this for years. An absolute triumph!
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Suzie
4.0 out of 5 stars A book Full of information
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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As informative and well written as this book is. Be aware that It’s a large heavy book.
I found it heavy for me to handle in hard cover.
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Amanda Spence
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to any designers library
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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Great resource for anyone in Interior Design. Lots of practical knowledge and a great place to quickly reference items by subject. Wish I had this earlier in my design career as a lot of this info would have helped me early on. Even though I am familiar with many of the terms etc it’s still a nice place to refer to with questions and guidance here and there. Definitely would recommend this as a staple for any interior design firm library (especially as a guide for new employees to reference with questions).
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Vonster
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
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Great pictures and ideas. My wife loves it.
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Kateryna O.
3.0 out of 5 stars The book is not new
Reviewed in Germany on February 2, 2022
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I didn’t see anywhere in the description mentioned that it is a second hand book. You can see that it is not new because there is lots of scratches on the cover and pages don’t look fresh. The delivery was fast though.
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annalisa
5.0 out of 5 stars meraviglioso
Reviewed in Italy on December 9, 2021
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Molto bello sia nel testo che immagini. Top
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Sandra
1.0 out of 5 stars Nunca llegó
Reviewed in Mexico on January 16, 2020
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No llegó el libro porque se perdió el envío; aunque me dieron un reembolso, fue una muy mala experiencia, una decepción.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
Reviewed in India on February 4, 2019
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A fantastic book to have. Quite comprehensive. Detailed illustrations. A must have for a novice in interior decoration field. Paper and print quality is also excellent.
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